Machine Learning Engineer

**About AI71:** AI71 is an industry leader in artificial intelligence, delivering innovative solutions that empower developers, businesses and governments to solve complex challenges. AI71 builds secure, enterprise\-ready applications powered by cutting\-edge technology—tailored for knowledge workers and sector\-specific needs. AI71 bridges the gap between advanced AI and real\-world impact. Guided by a strong commitment to research and responsibility, we create transformative solutions that drive progress and empower communities. **The Role:** As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at AI71, you'll be responsible for developing, deploying, and optimizing machine learning models and systems that power our AI solutions. You will collaborate with cross\-functional teams to translate business challenges into impactful AI products. **What You'll Do:** * Model Development: Develop, train, and deploy predictive models that enhance the capabilities of our AI solutions. * AI Technologies: Work with state\-of\-the\-art AI techniques, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval\-Augmented Generation (RAG), and apply them to real\-world business contexts. * Cross\-Functional Collaboration: Partner with business stakeholders to understand objectives and translate them into actionable machine learning tasks. * Model Optimization: Continuously monitor, evaluate, and improve models based on real\-world performance and evolving business needs. * Data Pipeline Maintenance: Implement and manage robust data preprocessing pipelines to ensure high\-quality, reliable input data for model development. **What You'll Bring:** * 8\+ years of experience in AI, Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning (RL), Data Science, or a related field. * Proven experience with Large Language Models (LLMs) and fine\-tuning techniques. * Master's or Ph.D. in AI, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field. * Strong proficiency in programming languages like Python or R. Preference for candidates with a competitive coding background (e.g., ACM/ICPC, NOI/IOI, Top Coder, Kaggle). * Expertise in machine learning frameworks (e.g., scikit\-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch), Generative AI technologies, and libraries like Langchain, Weaviate, Langgraph, LlamaIndex. * Demonstrated success in applying data science and machine learning to solve real\-world, business\-critical problems. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across interdisciplinary teams. * Family Book for UAE Nationals * Strong communication, stakeholder management, and decision\-making skills, with a passion for building diverse, inclusive engineering teams. **Why AI71:** * **Mission\-Driven Work:** Work on cutting\-edge AI applications with a talented and passionate team, solving real\-world challenges in critical sectors. * **Unparalleled Opportunity:** This is a chance to innovate and solve real\-world challenges using AI at a company with unique access to world\-leading models and resources. * **Career Growth:** We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and significant career growth opportunities as a foundational member of the team. * **World\-Class Environment:** Enjoy a flexible working environment and the latest tools \& technologies needed to do your best work.